By David Vitrano
L’Observateur

LULING – The St. Charles Parish School Board unanimously selected Felecia Gomez-Walker as the new superintendent of St. Charles Parish Public Schools.
Gomez-Walker has been employed with the school system for more than 36 years. She is a graduate of Hahnville High School. She is the first woman to hold the position.
Gomez-Walker is taking over for former Superintendent Rodney Lafon, who retired from the position effective July 1. Lafon led the school system for 18 years.
Look for more in the Saturday edition of L’Observateur.